My favorite port was La Spezia. I thought it was the most beautiful port that we docked in. I was told that most of the crew thought that Villefranche was the most beautiful, but I was really smitten with La Spezia. The ship anchors and you tender into the dock. The harbor is surrounded by hills on 3 sides and I got up early to be on deck as we came into the town. I saw the sun come up over the ocean, and then when we pulled into the protected waters, I got to see the sun come up again -- only this time over the hills of the town. It was unforgettably beautiful.
If you're interested, here's a link to a map that tracks our '07 cruise: